Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TYPHA minima
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Dwarf Cattail
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Dwarf Rohrkolben
Fichten
In French
Cattail nain
Picea
In Spanish
Espadaña enano
Picea
In Greek
Νάνος Cattail
Spruce
In Portuguese
Tifa Dwarf
Picea
In Polish
Dwarf Ożypałka
Świerk
In Latin
Pumilio Cattail
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce
Care of Dwarf Cattail and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.